Executive Director
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Executive Director
American Philatelic Society
Bellefonte Pennsylvania
Organizational Background
With more than 24000 members in more than 110 countries the American Philatelic Society (APS) is the worlds largest nonprofit organization for stamp collectors. Founded in 1886 the APS serves collectors educators postal historians and the general public by providing various programs and services.
The mission of APS is as follows:
- To promote stamp collecting for people of all ages
- To offer services to its membership and philately in general including knowledge and education which enhance the pleasure and community of stamp collecting
- To initiate and coordinate new programs for the benefit of stamp collecting and all collectors
- To represent the United States of America in the world community of philately
- To assist its members in acquiring and disposing of philatelic materials
The American Philatelic Research Library (APRL) APSs sister organization has one of the worlds largest and most accessible collections of philatelic literature. Located in Bellefonte the APRL contains three miles of shelving housing the most comprehensive collections of books journals exhibits and other related research material.
The APS and APRL are 501(c)3 nonprofit educational organizations governed by elected boards. Together they have annual revenues of nearly $5 million and net assets of over $17 million. The organizations are managed by thirty fulltime staff three parttime staff and many volunteers locally and around the country.
The APS and APRL are in a restored nineteenthcentury match factory complex totaling nearly 100000 square feet. The building owned by the APRL also consists of 12 tenantleased spaces generating .
This is an outstanding opportunity to work with an excellent team in a town with Victorian charm just eight miles from Penn State University. Not only does Penn State and State College draw significant cultural and entertainment events but Bellefonte is also four hours away from New York City Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cleveland and the BaltimoreWashington Corridor.
Position Summary
This position is the chief executive officer serving as both Executive Director of the American Philatelic Society (APS) and Administrator of the American Philatelic Research Library (APRL). The executive director reports to the APS Board of Directors and works with the APS and APRL boards to develop strategies programs and financing to support each organizations mission its membership and the philatelic community.
The primary duties and responsibilities fall into the following four categories:
Organizational Leadership
- Strategic Planning: Works with the boards to form and implement strategic plans.
- Staff Leadership: Recruit and retain a team to manage programs and serve the membership. Define goals to implement plans and serve the membership. Lead a positive and motivating environment for staff volunteers and members.
- Membership: Ensure effective member service programs to continue our historically high retention rate. Develop innovative programs and marketing to recruit new members annually.
- Operations: Maintain smooth operations of the Match Factory complex for guests and thirdparty tenants. Develop and maintain plans for upkeep protection and maintenance of the building.
Community Leadership
- Membership Relations: Connect with and build relations with APS members and nearly 400 chapters to ensure their voice is heard.
- Partnerships: Develop and maintain relationships with the more than 200 affiliated philatelic groups to collaborate on strategic initiatives for the good of philately and the philatelic community.
- Public Relations: Representing and promoting the interests and mission of the APS APRL and the philatelic community to other professional organizations the media and the public.
Financial Sustainability
- Financial Management: Manages the annual budget for the APS and APRL working with the Treasurer and finance committee to ensure sustainable operations and compliance with state and federal laws and meet GAAP requirements.
- Financial Transparency: Provides clear transparent financial reports to the APS and APRL boards and the membership.
- Fundraising: Implement successful annual fundraising campaigns legacy donors and large gifts to support the APS APRL and advance strategic initiatives.
Board Governance
- Board Relations: Builds and maintains relationships with APS and APRL board members fostering collaboration between the two organizations.
- Board Governance: Maintain APS and APRL board policies and ensure compliance with policies and bylaws. Evaluate the need for changes or updates in policy.
- Communications: Maintain transparent communications with the APS and APRL boards to inform them of critical issues and engage in progress on strategic plans.
Professional Qualifications & Personal Attributes
- A minimum of a bachelors degree from an accredited university.
- At least seven years of professional experience in management. Leadership experience in a nonprofit organization is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills including strategic planning program development and staff leadership.
- Change management experience to implement changes and openly communicate with a board membership and other stakeholders to gain broad support.
- Successful fundraising experience and an understanding of nonprofit fundraising.
- Strong personal ethics and understanding of ethics enforcement.
- Able to embrace the philatelic community and its culture representing a diverse group from all walks of life. Experience as a stamp collector and philatelic knowledge is a plus but not required for the position.
- Demonstrated experience with budget planning and financial management.
- Instilling a culture of entrepreneurship with the team.
- Proven success working with a senior leadership team and a board of directors.
- Ability to motivate influence and manage a diverse array of volunteers.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to manage conflict and adversity.
- Knowledge of and success with customer/member service and satisfaction.
- Ability to travel.
Compensation
The annual salary range for this position is $175000 $200000. The role is accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package.
Statement of NonDiscrimination
The APS is an equalopportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Application Process
The search for the APS Executive Director is being conducted by The Moran Company. Questions about the position can be directed to Mike English The Moran Company; mike (at) morancompany.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
